Print Ulken 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, branding, logotypes, headlines, packaging, elegant, vintage, whimsical, romantic, refined, decorative display, handwritten charm, invitation style, vintage flair, calligraphic, swashy, delicate, graceful, ornate.
This font presents a calligraphic, right-slanted print style with pronounced thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and tall, with lively entry and exit strokes that often extend into small swashes, especially in capitals and descenders. Curves are smooth and slightly elastic, with a rhythmic alternation between hairline connectors and darker downstrokes that gives the text a sparkling, pen-written texture. Spacing feels tight and the overall silhouette is narrow, helping words form elegant, vertical-looking lines.
It works best for short display copy where the high-contrast strokes and swashy details can be appreciated—wedding and event invitations, boutique branding, product packaging, and title treatments. For longer passages or small sizes, the narrow proportions and fine hairlines may reduce clarity, so it is better used for headings, pull quotes, and name-focused layouts.
The tone is formal-leaning yet playful, combining classic penmanship with a light, decorative flair. It evokes invitations, period-inspired display typography, and expressive personal stationery rather than utilitarian text.
The design appears intended to emulate elegant hand-drawn pen lettering while remaining a coherent print font, prioritizing charm and flourish over strict uniformity. Its narrow, upright-leaning rhythm and decorative terminals suggest a focus on refined display typography for romantic or vintage-leaning aesthetics.
Capitals are especially expressive, mixing restrained bowl shapes with occasional flourish strokes, while lowercase forms keep a consistent slant and a gently bouncing baseline energy. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with a few figures featuring loops and curled terminals that read as decorative accents in display settings.